Ecclesiasticus, 29

9. And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries.

Verses related to Ecclesiasticus, 29:

Ecclesiastical 29 talks about the importance of friendship and money loan. The chapter begins with a reflection on the happiness of having true and reliable friends, and also addresses the theme of money loan to friends and the need to be careful on this subject. Based on these themes, below are five related verses:

Proverbs 17:17: "At all times the friend loves and for the time of anguish the brother is born." This verse talks about the importance of true friendship, which must be cultivated at all times, especially in difficult times.

Proverbs 19:17: "He who treats the poor well lends the Lord who will pay him for his benefit." This verse talks about kindness in helping the poor and needy, showing that lending money to those who need is a way to help others.

Proverbs 22:7: "The rich dominates over the poor, and what he borrows is a servant of what he lends." This verse addresses the danger of straightening and subordinate to the creditor, showing that it is important to act with financial wisdom.

Luke 6:34-35: "And if they lend to those of whom you expect to receive, what merit do you have? In return, and great will be your reward, and you shall be children of the Most High; for he is benign even to the ungrateful and evil. " This verse shows that we should lend not only to those we hope to receive back, but also to those who are not our friends and enemies, acting with love and generosity.

Romans 13:8: "No one should do anything but the love with which you love to each other; for the one who loves others fulfilled the law." This verse emphasizes the importance of not having anything to anyone, showing that it is important to be honest and just in all our financial and interpersonal relationships.